Anna Coutinho is a communication designer and social media manager with over 13 years of experience developing strategic communication for companies, institutions, and museums. She holds a PhD in Communication Science focused on Communication Strategies for European Elections Campaigns (2024) from Lusófona University (Lisbon, Portugal). Anna also completed a Master’s in Graphic Design and Editorial Projects (2015) at the University of Porto.
Since 2010, Anna has specialized in communication design, managing social media for various organizations and playing a key role in organizing congresses, events, and campaigns to engage specific audiences and strengthen brand presence. In 2019, she joined the Lusófona University team as a pedagogical coordinator and communication designer for the Film and Media Arts Department. She also serves as the editorial manager of the International Journal of Film and Media Arts, a Q2 Scopus-indexed scientific journal focused on Media Arts.
In addition to her academic work, Anna has been involved in international collaboration. She has been part of the FilmEU team since 2020, contributing as a communication manager to projects involving international schools and implementing strategic communication, dissemination, and event management across the European University for Film and Media Arts alliance.
From 2020 to 2021, Anna served as a Communication & Social Media Consultant for the North American NGO Empowerment Through Integration (ETI), where she helped promote social inclusion and empowerment through strategic communication.
Her key skills include strategic communication, social media management, event organization, editorial project management, and international cooperation. Anna is proficient in tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and social media platforms and has a strong understanding of digital marketing and content creation.
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What Future for the Cinema of Small European Countries? - Open Call for Papers IJFMA Vol. 10 No. 3 Dossier II (2025)
The International Journal of Film and Media Arts editorial board is pleased to announce an open call for submissions for Vol. 10 No. 3...
Do Comics Have Electric Dreams? Open Call for Papers IJFMA Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026)
The editorial board of the International Journal of Film and Media Arts is pleased to announce an open call for submissions for Vol. 11...
Society for Artistic Research - Open Call
The Executive Board of SAR announces the opportunity to nominate candidates to the Annual Prize for Excellent Research Catalogue...
NECS 2025 Conference Open Call for Proposals
Lusófona University is proud to host the 2025 NECS (Network for European Cinema and Media Studies) Conference in Lisbon, welcoming...
EXTENDED DEADLINE - 10th Feb 2025 - The 34th International Panorama Council Conference in Lisbon — Call for Proposals
The International Panorama Council together with Lusofona University Early Visual Media Lab and the Art History Institute (IHA, NOVA...
Open Call: 24th NECS Graduate Workshop
Open Call: 24th NECS Graduate Workshop
🗓 Workshop Date: June 17th, 2025
🎤 Keynote Speaker: Célia Quico (CICANT – Lusófona University)
📍 Lo...
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FilmEU at the France–Portugal Symposium 2025
On 15 May 2025, Anna Coutinho, Communication Officer of FilmEU – The European University of Film and Media Arts,
Manuel José Damásio as a keynote speakers in the international conference Impact of Artificial Intelligence of Copyright, Media and Creative Sectors
Manuel José Damásio, Head of the Film and Media Arts Department at Lusófona University and Coordinator of FilmEU – The European University of Film
FilmEU celebrates completion of evaluation of Pathfinder Joint International BA in Film
FilmEU is proud to announce a landmark achievement: the external evaluation of Pathfinder – the Joint International BA in Film using the European A
Lusófona and FX Roads Explore Virtual Production Technology within the Cutting Edges Project
As part of the Cutting Edges: Virtual Production project, the Lusófona team visited the facilities of FX Roads, its industrial partner, to deepen t
DocNomads alumni with films in ZagrebDox, Croatia
Two alumni of DocNomads present their latest films in the 21st ZagrebDox - International Documentary Film Festival held between 30 March and 6 Apri
Lisbon Through the Lens: A Week of Cinematic Exploration at the BIP Film Workshop (BIP March, 2025)
Over the course of a week, Lisbon became the stage for the BIP Film Workshop, an exciting initiative that brought together students from ULusófona,
🎬 Let’s take a behind-the-scenes look at the FilmEU Annual Challenge Production Week!
Held earlier this year at LUCA, LMTA, and Lusófona, the production week brought together 15 teams from NATFA, Lusófona University, LMTA, and LUCA S
Elvis Veiguinha, Lusófona professor, leads an innovative project in the audiovisual industry
The connection between education and the industry is one of the fundamental pillars of the Film and Media Arts Department at Lusófona University.
FilmEU Annual Challenge
On Friday 21 March, students from four leading film schools in Portugal, Belgium, Bulgaria, and Lithuania came together, each in their own country,
10 Ideas For Sustainable Film Production guide
Tobias Frühmorgen, a film lecturer, FilmEU researcher, and filmmaker, has been actively promoting sustainable practices in film production.
FilmEU Érica Faleiro Rodrigues Joins ELIA’s Diversity & Inclusion Working Group
We are thrilled to announce that Érica Faleiro Rodrigues from Lusófona University, a dedicated member of the FilmEU task force, has been elected to
FilmEU+ WP5 Collegium has awarded two mobilities
FilmEU+ WP5 Collegium has awarded two mobilities in its recent call: "Librarian Collaboration," to be hosted at NATFA in Bulg
WIRE by FilmEU | About Artistic Research within the FilmEU University
The FilmEU Audiovisual team ran this interview with Professor Manuel José Damásio, FilmEU Coordinator, during Wire Day 2024.
New Publications From Centre of Excellence FILMIND
FILMIND team members David W.
International Journal of Games and Social Impact 3(1) - new issue!
The first edition of the third volume of The International Journal of Games and Social Impact has just been launched.
Erasmus Mundus AISS Programme
The Erasmus Mundus Master in Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Societies (AISS), a joint programme offered by Lusófona Unive
IJSIM’s 2025 Special Issue: Artistic Research Now
The editorial board of the International Journal of Stereo & Immersive Media is pleased to announce the publication of its 2025 specia
Release Windows in Post-COVID Film Distribution - Crescine Report
CresCine is a research project dedicated to enhancing the competitiveness and cultural diversity of the European film industry.
AISS Master’s Programme Meeting at Lusófona University (Porto)
The Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Societies (AISS) Master’s Programme is part of the FilmEU European University
International Journal of Stereo & Immersive Media Releases 2024 Issue (Vol. 8)
The editorial board of the International Journal of Stereo & Immersive Media is pleased to announce the publication of its 2024 issue (Vol.8),
Third Óbidos Cultural Game Jam Kicks Off with Students from Lusófona University and Josefa de Óbidos High School
We are excited to announce that the third Óbidos Cultural Game Jam has kicked off on February 4th, bringing together students from Lusófona Univers
WIRE Collegium: Artistic Research – A Range of Definitions and Concepts
On October 8, 2024, the WIRE project hosted its second Collegium session, focusing on Artistic Research: A Range of Definitions and Concepts.
Second DOCTUS onboarding session: How to DOCTUS Better.
On September 24, 2024, the WIRE project held its second DOCTUS onboarding session: How to DOCTUS Better.
Hybrid Collegium event dedicated to Strategic Planning
On June 24, 2024, the WIRE project hosted a hybrid Collegium event dedicated to Strategic Planning.
First DOCTUS onboarding event: HOW (Not) to DOCTUS
On June 18, 2024, the WIRE project held its first DOCTUS onboarding event: HOW (Not) to DOCTUS.
One year ago, we launched the WIRE project!
One year ago, we launched the WIRE project!